Google building Skype-alike software into Chrome | Deep Tech - CNET News

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Google is putting a voice/video solution into Chrome that is open source. Users of GMails video and voice chat up to this point had to rely on a proprietary plugin, but that will all change when Google is finished integrating it WebRTC acquisition into Chrome. Read about the details here:

Google building Skype-alike software into Chrome | Deep Tech - CNET News

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Chrome OS Help

In anticipation of everyone getting new Chromebooks over the next couple of weeks, Google has made their Chrome OS page public.  Previously, this page was reached by those of us with CzR-48's by pressing the Help item in the wrench menu.  The page has changed a little bit to reflect the new name Chromebook instead of CR-48 and a few additions.

Check it out here:
Chrome OS Help

Samsung Chromebook: Hands-On Visual Tour -- InformationWeek

The first look at the new Samsung Chromebook.  Pretty sweet looking piece of tech.  I still think they're a little overpriced though.  I though Chrome OS based netbooks would come in at about the $200 price mark.  While the Samsung entry is pretty sleek (can you say Mac-book like?), I don't think the higher price($500) is justified.

We'll see what the market will support.  In the mean time, head over here to take a look at the pretty pictures:

Samsung Chromebook: Hands-On Visual Tour -- InformationWeek

Top 10 reasons Chromebook will forever change corporate laptop use | Enterprise Features

With just over 1 week to go until the general availability of the Chromebook (Acer and Samsung versions) running Chrome OS, there is this article to peruse listing the Top 10 reasons that the Chromebook is a great idea for corporate use.

Top 10 reasons Chromebook will forever change corporate laptop use | Enterprise Features

Next-gen Chrome OS build hits Google's Cr-48 notebooks - Computerworld Blogs

As I've mentioned before, I'm on the development channel which has had the changes mentioned in this Computerworld Blog, but this article is a nice synopsis of what was rolled onto the Beta channel over the weekend.  Getting very close to a stable channel release, I would think.

Next-gen Chrome OS build hits Google's Cr-48 notebooks - Computerworld Blogs

Google Chromebooks: Aimed directly at Microsoft's PC upgrade cycle for $28 a month | ZDNet

Another article which examines the cost of the Chromebook in relation to the Microsoft money suck.  It describes how it is very attractive to use Chromebooks that are always updated with the latest version of the operating system, and that have a cost-free upgrade plan included.

Check it out:

Google Chromebooks: Aimed directly at Microsoft's PC upgrade cycle for $28 a month | ZDNet

Five Reasons why Google's Linux Chromebook is a Windows killer | ZDNet

Another very good article on why the Chromebook is a great platform, and how it fits into the enterprise:

Five Reasons why Google's Linux Chromebook is a Windows killer | ZDNet

FYI: 2 Factor Authentication Doesn't Work with Chrome OS

Google announced their 2-step authentication for logging in a couple of days ago. However, if you're a CR-48 user, you probably want to forgo using it until the bugs are worked out in sync.

FYI: 2 factor authentication doesn't work with Chrome OS - Chromium OS discuss | Google Groups

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• Google Adds Two-Factor Authentication To Gmail (tech.slashdot.org)
• Google Enables Two-Factor Authentication For All (informationweek.com)